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Product Information:
Name: Hersheys Caramel Syrup
Description: A caramel syrup to put on ice-cream, in milkshakes, or other
desserts.
Ingredients: Corn Syrup; High Fructose Corn Syrup; Sweetened Condensed
Skim Milk (Skim Milk and Sugar); Water; contains 2% or less of: Disodium
Phosphate; Sodium Citrate; Salt; Artificial Flavor; Caramel Color;Xanthan
Gum; Artificial Color (Yellow 6; Yellow 5)
Compound Information:
Compound 1 - High Fructose Corn Syrup
Molecular Formula: 42% of fructose, 53% of glucose, and 5% of
other sugars
Organic because fructose has carbon
Summary: High Fructose Corn Syrup is a sweetener that is made
from corn starch. It is a liquid that is fully digestible. It doesnt
really make somebody obese like many people tend to believe.
http://www.cornnaturally.com/hfcs-scientific-data/HFCSNutritional-Equivalencies/Composition
http://www.sweetenerbook.com/hfcs.html
Compound 2 - Sweetened Condensed Skim Milk
Molecular Formula: 41% of sugar (sucrose), 31% of moisture,
10.5% of milk sugar (lactose), 8% of fat, 8% of proteins, 1.5%
of ash
Organic because sucrose has carbon
Summary: Sweetened Condensed Skim Milk is made when
sweetened milk is condensed by removing some of its
moisture. It is a creamy, yellowish liquid and is used in many
desserts. The sugar in it helps it to store longer.
http://www.milkingredients.ca/index-eng.php?id=193
Compound 3 - Salt
Molecular Formula: NaCl
Not organic
Summary: Salt is needed in your body to help you fluid
balance and control your muscle and nerves. We need to
intake 1.5 grams of salt per day. All most all different foods
contain salt. It also helps preserve food.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/146677.php
the liquid form. It can cause slight dizziness and drowsiness. it does not shorten the
length of a common cold though.
http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-363/dextromethorphan+hbr+oral/details#uses
Compound 2 - Doxylamine Succinate (active)
Molecular Formula: C21H28N2O5
Organic because it contains carbon
Summary: Doxylamine is an antihistamine that helps with
allergies and the common cold. It works by blocking the
production of things that make your eyes and nose itchy. This
medication is taken through the mouth. The side effects
include: drowsiness, dizziness, headache, constipation,
stomach upset, blurred vision, decreased coordination, or dry mouth/nose/throat.
http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-14124/doxylamine-succinate--sleep-oral/details#side-effects
Compound 3 - Glycerin (inactive)
Molecular Formula: C3H8O3
Organic because it has carbon
Summary: Glycerin is used to help moisturize
skin to improve dry, irritated, and scaly skin. It
forms an oily layer on the skin to keep water in
the skin. This product is mostly used in skin
moisturisers. The only side effects that can
occur is if you are allergic to it. This includes:
burning, stinging, redness, or irritation.
http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-20275/glycerin+topical/details#side-effects
Compound 4 - Menthol (inactive)
Molecular Formula: C10H20O
Organic because it has carbon
Summary: Menthol is a substance that is taken from
peppermint and other mint. It has many uses. but the
main use is in medications to help relieve throat
irritation. It can also relieve muscle cramps. It doesnt
have any side effects since it is a mild substance, but
it is recommended not to use the ointment on young
children.
http://www.naturalwellbeing.com/learningcenter/Menthol
http://greencleaning.about.com/od/GreenCleaningResources/g/Sodium-Laureth-SulfateWhat-It-Is-How-It-S-Used-And-More.htm
Compound 2 - Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Molecular Formula: C19H38N2O3
Organic because it contains carbon
Summary: It is a substance that came from coconut oil
and dimethylaminopropylamine. It is used in cosmetics
and can be found in shampoos and soaps. It is used to
clean but can also reduce irritation. It helps by
reducing the surface tension in the water so that it is
easier to wash away oil and dirt from your skin.
http://www.hylunia.com/ingredientdictionary/cocamidopropyl-betaine-2
Compound 3 - Allantoin
Molecular Formula: C4H6N4O3
Organic because it contains carbon
Summary: It is used to prevent dry, rough,
scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations. It
works by making an oily layer over the skin to
trap moisture. You need to apply this product
to the itchy areas. Although side effects are
rare, they can include: burning, stinging,
redness, or irritation.
http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-20247/allantoin+topical/details#side-effects
Compound 4 - Acetamide MEA
Molecular Formula: C4H9NO2
Organic because it contains carbon
Summary: It is found in many cleaning products. For
example, it is found in bubble baths, hair conditioners,
shampoos, wave sets, moisturizers, and other bath and
hair care products. It uses the moisture in the air to add
more water to the skin. It also makes your hair look fuller.
http://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/acetamide-mea
Compound 5 - Polyquaternium 10
Molecular Formula: C25H50ClNO16
Organic because it contains carbon